AFC squad is expected to poach front-office executive from Lions and employ Ben Johnson

Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson may be interested in a looming head coaching position, and the franchise is expected to snag a front office executive from the Lions.

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson will be very choosy when it comes to taking on a head coaching position, which is not surprising given his previous hiring practices. If he accepts a head coaching position.

“If Ben Johnson decides to leave Detroit, he will be very, very choosy about where he goes. “He’ll be very careful,” Schefter remarked.

Schefter remarked, “He will be (sought after).” “But just because there are eight openings this year, and eight organisations have him on their want list, doesn’t imply he’ll be interviewed by eight teams. I believe that if Ben Johnson interviews with anyone this year, he does so with the aim of accepting the position.

Schefter did not reveal any fresh information there. Every team with an opening will want to interview Johnson, but he is unlikely to accept every offer.

AFC team anticipated to snag a front office executive from the Lions to enhance the prospects of recruiting Ben Johnson.

The concept of a team stealing a new general manager from the Lions’ front office and using that hire to help them get Johnson as their next head coach isn’t totally out of the question.

NFL expert Chad Forbes has predicted that will happen.

In 4 Months…. Crystal Ball

Bears ~ Kliff Kingsbury
Cowboys ~ Bill Belichick
Jaguars ~ Ben Johnson (GM Mike Disner)
Jets ~ Mike Vrabel (GM Catherine Hickman)
Raiders ~ Drew Petzing
Saints ~ Aaron Glenn

— Chad Forbes (@NFLDraftBites) November 12, 2024

Ray Agnew, the Lions’ deputy general manager, will become a general manager someday, and former Chiefs and Browns general manager John Dorsey is serving as a senior personnel executive with the Lions. According to Forbes, the Jaguars will hire chief operating officer Mike Disner to replace Trent Baalke as general manager, and he will work alongside Johnson.

Disner has extensive experience as an NFL executive, having worked with the Lions, Cardinals, and Patriots, as well as the league management council. After the season, the Carolina Panthers considered Disner for the position of general manager, but he ultimately declined.

The Jaguars must work hard to regain their competitiveness. However, they are not the “total skip fire” as some believe. If they can place some trustworthy people in important positions, things may improve rapidly. The Lions’ front office may choose a new general manager before offering Johnson a lucrative position as their new head coach.